Prediction Markets Explode as Billions Pour into a New Trading Frontier
Prediction markets are rapidly transitioning into mainstream finance with institutional participation accelerating growth. Kalshi and Polymarket achieved $50.6 billion in combined trading volume in July 2026, while Cantor Fitzgerald's entry into institutional trading removes barriers for hedge funds and professional investors. Prospect Prediction Markets secured CFTC registration as an introducing broker, enabling U.S. market access. Analysts project prediction markets could reach $1 trillion in annual trading volume by decade-end, establishing event contracts as a new asset class alongside stocks, options, and futures.
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